LB_NJ Posted April 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I saw something strange in the Countdown to Cruise: Royal Caribbean has implemented the Automatic Gratuity Program, the program is available in two options: a. For the convenience of guests, pre-paid gratuities may be arranged online or added to your booking by your travel agent, before your sail date, at a daily rate of $14.50 USD gratuity ($17.50 USD for Suite Guests). b. If a guest chooses not to pre-pay gratuities, Royal Caribbean automatically adds a $13.50 USD gratuity ($16.50 USD for Suite Guests) to each guest’s SeaPass® account on a daily basis. I thought the automatic tip amount was 14.50 for non-suite guests however it read 13.50 if you do not prepay. Is this just old wording they forgot to fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted April 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2018 It is a mistake. We didn’t prepay and were charged $14.50 per day a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted April 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Definitely an error. Here's what our Guest Ticket Booklet, ie cruise document, for the Anthem cruise we did earlier this month showed for this. Gratuities A $14.50 per guest, per day gratuity will be automatically added to each guest’s SeaPass® account on a daily basis to be shared among dining, bar & culinary services staff, stateroom attendants and other hotel services teams who work behind the scenes to enhance the cruise experience. Suite guests will see a $17.50 daily gratuity. Guests who prepaid gratuities prior to boarding their cruise will not see a daily charge onboard. An 18% gratuity is also automatically added to beverages and the mini bar. Beverage gratuities are pooled and shared by various dining and beverage service staff. An 18% gratuity is added to spa and salon purchases. Gratuities for other service personnel are at your discretion. *Guests who booked prior to January 2, 2018 can pre-pay gratuities before their sailing at the previous rates, which are $13.50 for standard staterooms and $16.50 for suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted April 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Their proof reader is obviously on holiday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Their proof reader is obviously on holiday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They have never employed a proof reader. I have applied many times, and "crickets". ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted April 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2018 They have never employed a proof reader. I have applied many times, and "crickets". ;) :D Hey Carol, apply again; I'll vouch for you. Maybe you can help with things like this doozy I found in the cruise planner under massages. A very nice photo graphic of a woman getting a bamboo massage, but her foot is on backwards. How the he** could no one have caught this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasnee Posted April 28, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Would a Jr. Suite be charged the $14.50 daily gratuity or the $17.50 per day? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted April 28, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Would a Jr. Suite be charged the $14.50 daily gratuity or the $17.50 per day? Sent from my iPad using Forums $14.50 as only full suites are charge the higher amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasnee Posted April 28, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 28, 2018 $14.50 as only full suites are charge the higher amount. Thank you!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolitis Posted April 29, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 29, 2018 If you booked cruise while gratuity was still $13.50 saw somewhere if you prepay gratuity will be charged the old rate but if done daily during cruise would be charged the new higher rate. I am sure they only do this to get their "bird" in hand rather than deal with possibility of someone removing auto gratuities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted April 29, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I received an email from Royal Caribbean the other day and when I clicked on it this is what I got. Biil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 29, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I received an email from Royal Caribbean the other day and when I clicked on it this is what I got. Biil Those are the special rates for choirs. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted April 29, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Those are the special rates for choirs. :D I didn't even know what a trill was.:p Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted April 29, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 29, 2018 --process problem-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted April 29, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 29, 2018 --process problem-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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